Distribution Trainee-IL (Starting June 2025!)

We are currently recruiting for a Distribution Trainee in Central Illinois. Successful Kirby Risk team members exhibit high levels of commitment, an outstanding work ethic, resourcefulness, willingness to give and receive feedback and an undeniable desire to learn. If you are ready to be rewarded for your hard work in developing these qualities, consider a career with Kirby Risk Electrical Supply. Your career with Kirby Risk begins with the KR Distribution Trainee program. This extensive 1-year development program will include a combination of coaching, exposure to key operations, sales support roles, and location/customer visits. After successful completion of the KR Distribution Trainee program you will be given the opportunity to fill a management, Account Management, Inside Sales or Project Manager level role. The KR Distribution Trainee Program 1-year program focused on work life experiences, coaching and foundational educational courses Extensive training on Kirby Risk distributed products through industry-based, self-guided product knowledge training, manufacturer training and plant tours Complete training on KR service capabilities through operations and logistics work life experiences Introduction to KR customers through sales and customer work life experiences Skill building in cross functional (teams and markets) sales support roles, leading to success in meeting customer service and sales objectives Additional Project based work life experiences Opportunity to gain valuable experience in various KR locations Extensive coaching and use of an assessment-based feedback system Requirements of a Distribution Trainee candidate: Relocation to assigned Kirby Risk location after completion of the program Residency in assigned base location city during the program Work in and travel to assigned KR locations during the program Four year degree in Engineering, Business, Sales/Marketing or Industrial Distribution preferred, completion of other degrees considered Military experience considered in lieu of degree Proven pre-degree sales or customer service experience Has a valid driver's license

Salary : $45,000